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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.22, 791.79 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.22, 791.79 and 284.68 is: 426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.22 : 791.79 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.22/791.79 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.22x = 791.79 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.22x = 225,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,406.78/528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.73

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